Educational Developer

Who we are 

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. 

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence & Development, we are hiring an Educational Developer to join the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI). As our new Educational Developer, you will support the continued growth and evolution of faculty development across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, taking ownership of established programs while identifying and developing new initiatives in response to emerging faculty, teaching, and learning needs. You will collaborate with faculty, academic teams, and colleagues across CTEI to develop and deliver programming, resources, consultations, and development opportunities that strengthen teaching practices and enhance student learning across diverse disciplines and learning environments, with an initial focus on new faculty onboarding and supporting the growing needs of Nursing and Health Sciences programming.

This is a remote role with periodic multi-day travel to campuses in Ontario, New Brunswick, and British Columbia, as well as conferences.

What's in it for you

Impact. You will have the opportunity to influence teaching and learning beyond a single classroom, supporting faculty across disciplines, programs, campuses, and learning environments. Your work will help strengthen how faculty teach, respond to evolving learner needs, and create meaningful educational experiences for students, with an initial opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Nursing and Health Sciences programming.

Opportunity to build. You will join the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation at an exciting stage in its evolution. As the Centre continues to grow and scale its support for faculty, you will have the opportunity to build on established programming while bringing forward new ideas, responding to emerging trends in teaching and learning, and helping shape initiatives and resources that meet changing faculty and student needs.

Flexibility and collaboration. You will be part of a virtual team where you can manage your work with autonomy and flexibility while staying closely connected to experienced educational development leaders and colleagues across the organization. You will have the support and mentorship of a team deeply invested in teaching excellence, along with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and connect with faculty and colleagues on campuses across Canada.

As our new Educational Developer, you will:

• Develop and deliver faculty programming. You will plan, develop, facilitate, evaluate, and continuously improve workshops, webinars, courses, events, programs, and resources that support faculty development and teaching excellence. You will work across diverse teaching and learning environments, including online synchronous and asynchronous learning, classrooms and labs.
• Partner with and support faculty. You will consult with faculty, instructional teams, course leads, and subject matter experts across disciplines to understand their needs and strengthen teaching practices. You will advise on evidence-informed pedagogy, digital teaching practices, instructional technologies, assessment of student learning, and opportunities for reflection and continuous improvement.
• Support and welcome new faculty. You will play an active role in onboarding and developing new faculty through the Ready-to-Teach program and related initiatives. As faculty needs grow and evolve, including within Nursing and Health Sciences, you will help adapt existing programming and develop new approaches that respond to different disciplines, teaching environments, and learner needs.
• Collaborate and build relationships. You will work closely with Senior Educational Developers, Educational Developers, Educational Technologists, and colleagues across Teaching and Learning, academic programs, the Library, and other teams. You will build relationships across campuses and with partner groups, connecting people, ideas, and resources to strengthen teaching excellence and innovation across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School.
• Advance teaching excellence and innovation. You will stay current with emerging research  and practices in higher education and translate relevant insights into practical opportunities for faculty. You will contribute to strategic initiatives, campus-wide conversations, resources, events, and scholarly activities while helping CTEI identify emerging needs and evolve its programming and approach

You have:

• The education and credentials. You have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field and bring knowledge of educational development and scholarship in higher education. You have completed the Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) Certificate through the ISW Network and have experience facilitating Instructional Skills Workshops (ISWs) for faculty and academic staff.
• The educational development experience. You have experience supporting faculty through educational development, including consultation, workshop facilitation, curriculum design and development, or a combination of these areas. You understand that effective educational development is relational and contextual, and you can adapt your approach to different disciplines, teaching environments, and faculty needs.
• The teaching and learning expertise. You have knowledge of current educational research and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning in higher education. You can translate research and emerging practices into practical resources, programming, and recommendations that faculty can apply in their teaching. You also bring experience teaching in higher education and contributing to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• The technical skills. You are comfortable working with learning management systems, educational technologies, and digital teaching tools. You are also proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote, and can quickly learn and apply new technologies that support faculty development and teaching excellence.
• The collaborative and proactive approach. You are a relationship builder who can work independently while staying closely connected to a virtual team. You take initiative, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and are comfortable adapting as needs evolve. You can present ideas clearly, exchange constructive feedback, and build trusted relationships with faculty, academic leaders, and colleagues across disciplines and campuses.
• The commitment to inclusive teaching and learning. You are committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, access, and accessibility within higher education. You bring curiosity and thoughtful awareness to how different identities, lived experiences, disciplines, and learning environments influence teaching and educational development.

Why work at Yorkville University?

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we are united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are teaching, designing curriculum, advising students, advancing technology, or supporting operations, your work directly fuels learning potential, strengthens inclusive communities, and fosters purposeful curiosity.

Here, professional growth is part of our culture. In your role, you will have opportunities to help the launch of career-relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees. Curiosity, initiative, and innovation are encouraged, and your ideas can move from vision to reality.

Our scale offers the best of both worlds: the reach and stability of a national institution combined with the agility of a mid-sized organization, where contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared - on students, colleagues, and your own professional journey.

At Yorkville and Toronto Film School, your work does more than make a difference. It empowers others to achieve their potential, while allowing you to realize yours.

Compensation philosophy

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe compensation should be fair, straightforward, and supportive of your growth. Our salary ranges reflect progression from learning in the role to excelling, with each offer based on skills, experience, and role complexity.

This position offers a minimum annual salary of $70,000, a midpoint of $80,000 and a maximum of $90,000. Established hires typically start near the midpoint, while the upper range is reserved for those with deep expertise and sustained contributions. Offers below the midpoint recognize strong potential with room to grow.

We strive for equitable, consistent pay, though rates may vary within the same role based on performance, specialized knowledge, and impact.

Base salary is one part of a broader package that includes paid time away, retirement savings matching, and extended health coverage with 80% of premiums paid. After 12 months of full-time employment, there is also tuition-free access to all our education programs.

We welcome conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Join us

Yorkville University welcomes and appreciates candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications please express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in joining the company and in the role. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An interview with the Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence & Development, focused on your educational development experience, approach to supporting faculty, and alignment with the needs of the role.
• A panel interview with the Senior Educational Developer, Faculty Excellence & Development, the Director of the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, and members of the Senior Educational Developer team. This conversation will be an opportunity to further explore your approach to faculty development, collaboration, and teaching excellence and innovation.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Accessible British Columbia Act. If you require accommodation for a disability, please notify the People team at 1-877-429-4029.

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